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Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall" (1824-1863) to Leroy P. Walker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04473.02 Author/Creator: Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall" (1824-1863) Place Written: Winchester, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 17.8 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

"Stonewall" Jackson thanks Walker, the Secretary of War for appointing him as Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. Encloses the oath of office (not present). With endorsement on verso stating that Jackson has accepted the appointment.

Jackson, Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall," 1824-1863
Walker, Leroy Pope, 1817-1884
Jackson, Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall," 1824-1863

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